Contend 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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$900Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Aluminum |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
Groupset | Claris, FSA |
Brakes | Rim |
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Jul 2021
Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride
Great specification
Rewarding and composed ride
Impressive seated comfort
Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration
Wheels aren't especially quick
Jul 2021 · Simon Withers
Great-looking all-rounder from one of cycling's biggest names
Great looks
Lovely all-round ride
Long-distance comfort
Not great value when compared with the competition
Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this
Price
Ride quality
Handling
Weight
Oct 2019 · Dave Rome
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle […]
Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.
Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.
Feb 2019
This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.
High-quality aluminum frame
Wide gear range makes climbing easier
Heavier, less-efficient components
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red |
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Fork | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive steerer |
Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
Stem | Giant Sport |
Handlebar | Giant Connect |
Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
Shifters | Shimano Claris |
Cassette | Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC Z72 |
Brakes | Tektro B177 Type: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
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Spokes | Stainless |
Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset, QR |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset, QR |
Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28c, puncture protect |
Last updated January 28
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